Because the Adult Population Survey covers many topics and many countries in a systematic and harmonised way, we are able to produce reports on special topics of interest to policy makers and commercial sponsors.

• High Growth Report: The 2005 High Growth Report looked at the how much high growth potential entrepreneurship there is the world and the characteristics of high growth potential entrepreneurs. It found that there is a nearly twice the level of high growth entrepreneurship in the US compared to the UK, Canada or Germany. 10% of all entrepreneurial start ups expect to create more than 75% of the jobs worldwide. Understanding how these entrepreneurs work is clearly vital for policy.
• Report on Women and Entrepreneurship: Systematic differences exist in the entrepreneurial activity rates of men and women across all countries participating in GEM. Overall, fewer women then men are involved in starting or owning a business. Nevertheless, the number of women is increasing and women who are well-educated, confident about their skills, have higher levels of household income and jobs are more likely to be entrepreneurs than their less affluent counterparts.
• Annual Financing Report: This report covers the financing of start up firms within the countries participating in GEM.

If you are interested in talking to us about developing other special topics, please contact the Research Director.